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Glass Sand Beach

Glass To Sand Bottle Crushers

Reducing glass waste for a sustainable future.

GLSand Glass Bottle Crusher

Established in 2009

Leading the way in glass waste solutions.

Products

GLSand

GLSand Glass Bottle Crushers

The GLSand was first released in 2009 and has evolved into a household name in the hospitality industry. With units now operating in more than 100 countries. We are proud to have some of the most amazing locations and properties using our equipment to reduce their glass waste footprint. 

Specifications

W581mm (23") x H1346mm (53") x D482mm (19") 

Weight: 90kg (200lbs) 100kg packed (220lbs)

Reduction: 10:1 (Safe to handle sand)

Noise: 60-90db

Motor Size: 1.5kw

Feed Capacity: Single Feed 300kg/ph

Bin Size: 20l (5 Gallon) 40kg (85lbs) Full

Bin Capacity: 160 standard beer or 60 standard wine

Power: 220v 50/60hz

Consumables: Download Specs

Warranty: 12 months excluding consumables

Specifications

W686mm (27") x H1067mm (42") x D610mm (24") 

Weight: 120kg (264lbs) 130kg packed (287lbs)

Reduction: 10:1 (Safe to handle sand)

Noise: 60-90db

Motor Size: USA 2.2kw CSA

Feed Capacity: Single Feed Wide Mouth 300kg/ph

Bin Size: 20l (5 Gallon) 40kg (85lbs) Full

Bin Capacity: 160 standard beer or 60 standard wine

Power: 220v 50/60hz (NEMA L6-20 Plug)

Consumables: Download Specs

Warranty: 12 months excluding consumables

GLS2.0

GLS2.0 Glass Bottle Crushers

The GLS2.0 offers further refinement to the GLSand. Offering a lower profile design for bench top and marketing housing integration, a slightly wider mouth for the odd shaped bottles, bin full sensors, dual filter system, kevlar flaps and a clear tub. This is our newest and most user friendly single feed unit.

AFSMini

AFSMini Glass Bottle Crusher

The AFSMini is our Commercial Auto Feed System crusher suited for small community waste projects or larger establishments like stadiums, breweries, casinos, ski resorts etc. The unit is available with an manual lever or electric bin lift and is capable of handling 2T/ph bottle throughput. Switch the core for cullet or sand output.

Specifications

W1571mm (62") x H2277mm (90") x L4246mm (167") 

Weight: 2t (2.2USt) 5t Screen out. 

Reduction: 10:1 Max

Noise: Industrial

Bi-Product: Sand or Cullet (1 hr conversion)

Feed Capacity: Auto Feed 2t/ph

Bin Size: 1cbm (2t Max or approx 4000 beer bottles)

Motor Size: 3.0kw

Power: 440v 50/60hz

Operators: 1-2

Warranty: 12 months excluding consumables

Specifications

W2609mm (103") x H3555mm (140") x L6661mm (262") 

Weight: 7t (7.7USt) 15t Screen out

Reduction: 10:1 Max

Noise: Industrial

Bi-Product: Sand or Cullet (1hr conversion)

Feed Capacity: Auto Feed 5t/ph

Bin Size: 1cbm (2t Max or approx 4000 beer bottles)

Motor Size: 22kw

Power: 440v 50/60hz

Operators: 1-2

Warranty: 12 months excluding consumables

AFSMaxi

AFSMaxi Glass Bottle Crusher

The AFSMaxi is our Industrial Auto Feed System crusher suited for larger community/municipal waste projects with multiple configurations. The unit is loader fed and is capable of handling 5T/ph bottle throughput. Switch the core for cullet or sand output or remove the bottom screen for 15T/ph increased throughput and coarser output.

LV/AFScreen

LVScreen Glass Sorter

Our screening equipment is available in GLS and AFS configurations matching your screening to your crusher output delivering 5 grades of screened glass bi-product. 

Size
GLS
AFSMini
AFSMaxi
<0.4mm
15%
15%
39%
0.4 - 1.1mm
30%
30%
35%
1.1 - 1.7mm
20%
22%
14%
1.7 - 3.4mm
25%
25%
9%
>3.4mm
10%
8%
3%

Calculators:

GLS >>>

AFSMini >>>

AFSMaxi >>>

Specifications

W1100mm (43") x H1555mm (61") x L1100mm (43") 

Weight: 230kg (606lbs)

Decks: 5 (Custom on request)

Noise: Industrial

Motor Size:

Feed Capacity: Bucket Feed 500kg/ph (LV) or 2t/ph (AFS)

Bi-Product: Graded Sand

Power: 220v 50/60hz

Consumables: Download Specs

Warranty: 12 months excluding consumables

Expleco Manufacturing Line

Expleco (Explore Eco)

Our Vision

Our aim is to reduce glass waste and support environmentally conscious brands and establishments in their ongoing battle to minimize their operational footprint and improve their sustainability outlook.

2009

Year of Establishment

>3000

Projects Completed

Tim Barnett

CEO, Expleco Limited

CEO Signature

100+

Countries Serviced

2

Manufacturing Hubs

Our Markets

We offer solutions to many different industries.

More than a decade has passed and we are still amazed every day at the wide range of industries and markets we service receive inquiries from.

Hotels

Motels

Homes

Rentals

Resorts

Lodges

Casino

Event Centre

Sports Clubs

Stadiums

Infrastructure Construction

Civil Engineering

Winery

Brewing

This is our WHY

Our locations

We enjoy solving glass waste problems in some of the most beautiful locations around the world. Take a look and it is easy to see why we feel it is in important to preserve these precious environments for generations to come.

Our Clients

Sustainability requires long term partnerships

Four Seasons GLSand
ABInBev GLSand
Hilton GLSand
COMO GLSand
Feadship GLSand
Heineken GLSand
Beam Suntory GLSand
Unique Lodges GLSand
Six Senses GLSand
Stolt Nielsen GLSand
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